Schdy super puts house on market (Updated)

Schenectady schools superintendent Eric Ely has placed his Oakland Avenue home on the market.

He said he’s selling his 2,214 1,360-square-foot* home because he wants something more manageable, and is looking for another house.

Superintendent Eric Ely's home on Oakland Avenue

The Schools blog asked Ely last week, amid rumors, if he’s looking for another job. He said he hasn’t received any job offers. But he wouldn’t confirm or deny if he’s searching for another position, saying he wouldn’t turn down an opportunity if it benefits his family.

The heat has been on Ely in the wake of Steven Raucci’s arrest, with questions about if Ely was close with the former facilities supervisor and CSEA unit president or knew about Raucci’s alleged misdeeds. Ely has denied knowledge of many of the allegations, from Raucci stealing deck stain to improve his own home to Raucci allegedly penning a sexist letter to a new female employee. Raucci is awaiting trial on a 26-count indictment that alleges he placed explosive devices at the homes and on cars of his enemies and committed acts of vandalism dating back to 1993.

Ely purchased his four-bedroom home in September 2004 for $180,000. It is on the market for $219,500. He said he put it on the market a few weeks ago. There appears to be no ‘For Sale’ sign in front of it. To see the listing, click here.

* There was discussion in the comments about the accuracy of the square footage. While Ely’s own realtor lists the square footage as 1,360 (with 374 in the basement), two other MLS listings indicate that it’s 2,214 in above ground square footage. So we’ll go with the other number.

Yeah right it’s a tough job and he needs to renew his spirit, PLEASE….he knows stress comes with the job that’s why he gets the BIG BUCKS. It’s more like the writing is on the wall, first you have Raucci in jail, San Angelo and Strikass are retiring,come next election Janisezwki will be gone and who will little Ely play with. All his budy’s will be gone and oh my he may be held accoutable for all his actions and bad judgement.

BTW – A 1,360-square-foot home is below averqage for the square footage of a home in the Capital District and he has troubling managing that, no wonder why the SSD is in such a mess.

Ely is lucky that he has a job anywhere, particularly one that pays him such a high salary for his incompetence. And that’s understating it. The man should have been canned even before the Rauci scandal broke. When that unfolded, he definitely should have been fired. I think an indictment is due him for knowingly overlooking what was going on.

I hope he does find another position far from Schenectady. Maybe his replacement will be more interested in listening to the will of the taxpayer than to the will of his cronies. Good Riddance to Bad Rubbish.

Strong word is that he’s already accepted a new position in Chicago. Hopefully Carney is aware and can keep him grounded or called back for the Raucci trial. Let’s all pray for the schools of Chicago that they find out about Ely’s awful history before it’s too late!

A 4BR, 2.5 BA home in that neighborhood is going to be considerably larger than 1,360 s.f. It’s a screwup on the listing.

Mr. Ely became a public fiugure when he became the Superintendent. The straight-up personal nastiness may be excessive, but he sold the right to privacy for a big wad of taxpayer money.

I had direct experience with the man when I was a district parent, and found him toi be arrogant and disingenuous. I would be far from concerned if he departed Schenectady, and believe that the overwhelming majority of the people who provide direct services to the children of the district would agree.

The property sqft. is wrong, the house is actually 3240 sqft. and has 1620 sqft. of finished basement! He can afford the home because he is making over $190k a year plus benefits!
SCHENECTADY CITY SD 1 1 Superintendent of Schools “Salary” $189,899, “Benefit package” $43,861(covers health insurance, 401k, clothing, etc) “Other” $4,000(which is for travel)
Check it out for yourselves http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/mgtserv/admincomp/
it lists every school district within NYS and the salaries that are paid to the top people.

Well I moved to schenectady three years ago. I pay very high school taxes. This super is a real clown. Loom where are taxes are going. he has done a poor job . If i had kids I would never let them go to any schenectady schools

If Ely is a-headin’ for other pastures there are a lot of other inept people he should take with him, if Schenectady is ever to be a place sane people want to live. The school administration is the place to start handing people their walking papers. Yup, just a start.

Just trying to stay ahead of Johnny Law… When Raucci finally gets to trial, ELY and the rest of the rats will have the Light Shined on THEM and will be scurrying around looking for cover… Stricos has already “retired” San Angelo’s contract should NOT be renewed and Corona is just keeping quiet… HMMMM….

He is the reason I left. That Appilachian Hillbilly has no sincerity in his body and less competency in his brain. Look at the track record of his hirings, firings and overall managment style. He loves to berate and deflect. Raucci has some serious dirt on him and Jeff J. The house of cards needs some serious shuffeling.

Michele, for someone who lives in a good school district out in the “Woods” in the burbs, you wouldn’t think it’s news. But to us who have to suffer with high taxes and a 50% graduation rate and a superintendent of schools who’s in cahoots with that Raucci guy and everything else that’s gone on, this is news. Hopefully welcome news that he will be leaving his job here, but better that before he leaves for another job, that the DA get him.

Quit blaming the school board and super for everything wrong with the district. The root of the problem is the parents. Seriously with news like this being splattered who would want the job? and $190,000 still isn’t enough for that mess. Most schools have dropped residency requirements – everyone blames others for their kids problems and shortcomings! AND I’m happy you are a former employee calling people Appilachain Hillbilly – did you teach the kids that in class? And high tax complainer – MOVE!